The Green Flag, and Other Stories of War and Sport by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Author Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930
Title The Green Flag, and Other Stories of War and Sport
Note Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The green flag -- Captain Sharkey -- The Croxley master -- The Lord of Château Noir -- The striped chest -- A shadow before -- The king of the foxes -- The three correspondents -- The new catacomb -- The début of Bimbashi Joyce -- A Foreign Office romance.
Credits E-text prepared by Lionel G. Sear of Truro, Cornwall, England; HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary "The Green Flag, and Other Stories of War and Sport" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories delve into themes of conflict, particularly focusing on the interplay between war and personal honor, often highlighting the experiences of soldiers in various historical contexts. The first story introduces readers to Dennis Conolly, a recruit in the British Army grappling with complex loyalties as he navigates the brutality of war and his own Irish heritage. The opening of the book presents a vivid backdrop of the troubled political and social climate in Ireland, setting the stage for the character of Dennis Conolly, who joins the British Army after his brother is killed in a skirmish. This narrative is interwoven with intense descriptions of a military campaign in the Sudan against Arab forces. As the British troops prepare for battle, the tension within Conolly’s company—C Company of the Royal Mallows—is palpable, characterized by a simmering resentment towards an empire they feel they do not serve. The story captures the despair, camaraderie, and the underlying tensions that explode during the chaos of battle, as Conolly's allegiance is torn between his Irish heritage and the duty imposed upon him by the British forces he is part of. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject War stories, English
Subject Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Sports stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 10446
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 28, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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